The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens are set in the beautiful seaside town of Tramore, County Waterford. These stunning gardens reflect the life and extensive wanderings of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo), who grew up in Ireland, and whose life journey embraced several parts of the world. Follow Lafcadio Hearn’s life journey, first through the Victorian Garden, then to the American and Greek gardens, until you eventually arrive in the Japanese gardens which feature many Japanese plants and Japanese architectural features.
Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Admission Adult Ticket
- Self-guided tour
- Includes all taxes
- Self-guided tour does not include a guide
Start Location: Pond Road, Tramore, Ireland
End Location: Pond Road, Tramore, Ireland
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
- Infants required to sit on laps
Cancellation Cutoff: 1 days
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Pond Road, Tramore, Ireland
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Located in Tramore, County Waterford, Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens is a 2.5-acre living tribute inspired by the life and wanderings of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn. This non-profit garden blends Victorian, American, Greek and Japanese influences into a curated landscape of eleven distinct areas, including a Japanese Strolling Garden, a traditional Tea Garden, serene ponds, streams and woodland vistas. Visitors encounter seasonal plantings, reflective spaces, and storytelling elements that celebrate Hearn’s literary legacy and cross-cultural journeys. The gardens operate as a community-focused venue with accessible hours, modest admission, and a commitment to education, heritage, and inspiring connections with nature and culture everyday.
- Duration: 60 minutes - 360 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy